Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE INDIAN TRAPPER THE routine of life in a lumber camp never became tiresome, but it systematized matters for the children.

later than; following

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The families ate at six-thirty, and at seven-thirty an hour was given to study of the daily lessons.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Every morning at five o'clock the rising gong was beaten by the cook's helper, and at five-thirty the men had breakfast.

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading Then an hour of freedom came, followed by three hours of close application to school.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Every morning at five o'clock the rising gong was beaten by the cook's helper, and at five-thirty the men had breakfast.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading The families ate at six-thirty, and at seven-thirty an hour was given to study of the daily lessons.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading Every morning at five o'clock the rising gong was beaten by the cook's helper, and at five-thirty the men had breakfast.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE INDIAN TRAPPER THE routine of life in a lumber camp never became tiresome, but it systematized matters for the children.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Every morning at five o'clock the rising gong was beaten by the cook's helper, and at five-thirty the men had breakfast.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE INDIAN TRAPPER THE routine of life in a lumber camp never became tiresome, but it systematized matters for the children.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Every morning at five o'clock the rising gong was beaten by the cook's helper, and at five-thirty the men had breakfast.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then an hour of freedom came, followed by three hours of close application to school.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE INDIAN TRAPPER THE routine of life in a lumber camp never became tiresome, but it systematized matters for the children.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading THE INDIAN TRAPPER THE routine of life in a lumber camp never became tiresome, but it systematized matters for the children.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Then an hour of freedom came, followed by three hours of close application to school.

possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading Every morning at five o'clock the rising gong was beaten by the cook's helper, and at five-thirty the men had breakfast.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading The families ate at six-thirty, and at seven-thirty an hour was given to study of the daily lessons.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every morning at five o'clock the rising gong was beaten by the cook's helper, and at five-thirty the men had breakfast.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading The families ate at six-thirty, and at seven-thirty an hour was given to study of the daily lessons.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Every morning at five o'clock the rising gong was beaten by the cook's helper, and at five-thirty the men had breakfast.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Every morning at five o'clock the rising gong was beaten by the cook's helper, and at five-thirty the men had breakfast.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Then an hour of freedom came, followed by three hours of close application to school.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE INDIAN TRAPPER THE routine of life in a lumber camp never became tiresome, but it systematized matters for the children.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Then an hour of freedom came, followed by three hours of close application to school.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The families ate at six-thirty, and at seven-thirty an hour was given to study of the daily lessons.

a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick

From this reading Every morning at five o'clock the rising gong was beaten by the cook's helper, and at five-thirty the men had breakfast.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Every morning at five o'clock the rising gong was beaten by the cook's helper, and at five-thirty the men had breakfast.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Every morning at five o'clock the rising gong was beaten by the cook's helper, and at five-thirty the men had breakfast.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The families ate at six-thirty, and at seven-thirty an hour was given to study of the daily lessons.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Then an hour of freedom came, followed by three hours of close application to school.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE INDIAN TRAPPER THE routine of life in a lumber camp never became tiresome, but it systematized matters for the children.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading THE INDIAN TRAPPER THE routine of life in a lumber camp never became tiresome, but it systematized matters for the children.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE INDIAN TRAPPER THE routine of life in a lumber camp never became tiresome, but it systematized matters for the children.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading The families ate at six-thirty, and at seven-thirty an hour was given to study of the daily lessons.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE INDIAN TRAPPER THE routine of life in a lumber camp never became tiresome, but it systematized matters for the children.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading THE INDIAN TRAPPER THE routine of life in a lumber camp never became tiresome, but it systematized matters for the children.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE INDIAN TRAPPER THE routine of life in a lumber camp never became tiresome, but it systematized matters for the children.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

the force of workers available

From this reading Every morning at five o'clock the rising gong was beaten by the cook's helper, and at five-thirty the men had breakfast.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

not able to be found

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Every morning at five o'clock the rising gong was beaten by the cook's helper, and at five-thirty the men had breakfast.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE INDIAN TRAPPER THE routine of life in a lumber camp never became tiresome, but it systematized matters for the children.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

according to the clock

From this reading Every morning at five o'clock the rising gong was beaten by the cook's helper, and at five-thirty the men had breakfast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE INDIAN TRAPPER THE routine of life in a lumber camp never became tiresome, but it systematized matters for the children.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Every morning at five o'clock the rising gong was beaten by the cook's helper, and at five-thirty the men had breakfast.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading THE INDIAN TRAPPER THE routine of life in a lumber camp never became tiresome, but it systematized matters for the children.

plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

an educational institution

From this reading Then an hour of freedom came, followed by three hours of close application to school.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The families ate at six-thirty, and at seven-thirty an hour was given to study of the daily lessons.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The families ate at six-thirty, and at seven-thirty an hour was given to study of the daily lessons.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The families ate at six-thirty, and at seven-thirty an hour was given to study of the daily lessons.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE INDIAN TRAPPER THE routine of life in a lumber camp never became tiresome, but it systematized matters for the children.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE INDIAN TRAPPER THE routine of life in a lumber camp never became tiresome, but it systematized matters for the children.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then an hour of freedom came, followed by three hours of close application to school.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Then an hour of freedom came, followed by three hours of close application to school.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading THE INDIAN TRAPPER THE routine of life in a lumber camp never became tiresome, but it systematized matters for the children.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The families ate at six-thirty, and at seven-thirty an hour was given to study of the daily lessons.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading THE INDIAN TRAPPER THE routine of life in a lumber camp never became tiresome, but it systematized matters for the children.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Every morning at five o'clock the rising gong was beaten by the cook's helper, and at five-thirty the men had breakfast.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

which person or people

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading The classes met in one of the large rooms of the office building and Miss Miller had scholars who were eager to study, for not one of them wished to be detained after school; there were too many wonderful things to be done, and being detained after school hours meant the missing of some of the wonders.